Last fall a small group of Vanagon enthusiasts banded together for a
campout
> in Lanesboro, MN.  Despite a persistent drizzle, these intrepid souls
> constructed a common shelter and were rewarded with the sight of a double
> rainbow.  It was then determined that future gatherings would be
designated
> as the "Over the Rainbow Campout."
>
> We are happy to announce that the 2004 VW Over the Rainbow Campout is just
> ahead!
>
> Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, 2004
>
> Location: Eagle Cliff Campground at Lanesboro, MN
> 140 miles southeast of the Twin Cities, an easy 2 1/2 hour drive
>
> Time: Noon Saturday through Sunday afternoon
>
> Join us for a fun weekend in the scenic Bluff Country along the Root River
> of southeastern Minnesota. We will camp in our own section of a
> well-equipped private campground. Facilities include shaded campsites with
> electrical hook-ups, picnic tables and fire pits, heated bathrooms with
> showers, covered picnic shelter, and playground.
>
> This time we will camp in our own secluded section, on the banks of the
> scenic, cliff-rimmed, Root River.  A few sites have electricity, so bring
> extension cords to create our own distribution system.
>
> Activities in the immediate area include 60 miles of bike trails, fishing,
> rafting, canoeing, and tubing along the Root River. All equipment is
> available for rent if you choose not to bring your own. Substantial
shopping
> opportunities (including Amish goods) abound in historic Lanesboro and
> nearby communities.
>
> Schedule:
>
> Friday
> Unofficial earlybird opportunity for those who desire a full weekend
camping
> experience.
>
> Saturday
> 12:00 noon - Gather together and Lunch (bring your own) at campground
> 1:00 P.M. - Caravan through the winding byways to your choice of several
> unique attractions.  These activites are appropriate for all ages and
> physical abilities. The remainder of the afternoon is open for your choie
of
> activities. Please be sure your vehicle has enough gas for a 100 mile
drive.
> Although we anticipate a much shorter journey, some of us have been known
to
> get lost, and others may simply enjoy exploring the winding byways along
our
> route.
> 6:00 P.M.(approximately) - Dinner at campground, followed by campfire
>
> Sunday
> A.M. - Breakfast at campground.  Churches of various denominations are
> located in Lanesboro.
> P.M. - Choice of activities, with potential caravan back to Twin Cities or
> other common destinations.
>
> Camground Cost: $15 per campsite (1-2 persons, $5 extra for electricity).
Extra
> adults are $7.50, children are $3.
>
> Please check in at campground office with Gail as you arrive.  You will be
> directed to our special camping area.
>
> The campground website is www.eaglecliff-campground.com  Please check this
> for specific campground directions and information.
>
> All Vanagon, Eurovan and VW Bus enthusiasts are welcome. You need not even
> arrive in a VW; fellowship, not rules, is the primary concern.  Tent sites
> are available in our group area, rv sites are nearby, and lodging is
> available both at the campground and in nearby Lanesboro. If you can't
come
> for the entire event, please drop in whenever you can. Bring your own
food,
> firewood, and all other preferred gear and equipment. Grocery, hardware,
and
> numerous other stores and eating establishments are located in Lanesboro.
>
> Directions:
> Eagle Cliff Campground is located on MN Highway 16, just 3 miles east of
> Lanesboro, MN.  Lanesboro is 40 miles southeast of Rochester, MN.  If you
> are coming from the Twin Cities, take U.S. 52 through Rochester, continue
> southeast 34 miles to Fountain, MN, go east 8 miles on Filmore County Road
8
> to Lanesboro, turn right (south) on the main street (Parkway Avenue) for
1/2
> mile to MN 16, go east 3 miles on MN Highway 16 to Eagle Cliff Campground.
> (If you get to Whalen, MN, turn around, as you have gone 1 mile too far
> east.)  Access from Iowa and points south is via U.S. 52 through Decorah,
IA
> to Canton, MN, go north 13 miles on Filmore County Road 21 to Lanesboro,
go
> east 3 miles on MN Highway 16 to Eagle Cliff Campground.
>
> The success of any gathering of this type depends chiefly upon those
> attending. We hope you will take the opportunity to become a member of
this
> annual event and join your fellow VW enthusiasts in a fun-filled, relaxing
> weekend getaway. As a special added bonus, Carol's famous homemade
chocolate
> chip cookies may again be available.
>
> Please address any questions to bpremack@mn.rr.com   In order to assist in
> planning, PLEASE RSVP as soon as practical. However, there is plenty of
room
> available, so late responses or even drop-ins are welcome. Please feel
free
> to forward this message to any interested party.
>
>
> Budd and Carol Premack
> 86 Syncro, 88 Wolfsburg
> Land of Sky-Blue Waters
> Minneapolis, MN
>
> Chuck and Barb Hill
> (too many VWs to list)
> Beautifully Rural Dysart, IA